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Nicardipine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Nicardipine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Nicardipine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Nicardipine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Nicardipine
Pronunciation : nya kar de peen
ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives

Brand Names or Trade Names of Nicardipine

International :


Cardene, Cardene SR

Why is Nicardipine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.  It works by relaxing blood vessels.

When should Nicardipine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with advanced aortic stenosis.

What is the dosage of Nicardipine?

IV- Initiate therapy at 50 mL/hr (5.0 mg/hr).

How should Nicardipine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Nicardipine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, heart failure, other heart problems, adrenal gland tumor, liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, lung congestion, stroke, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or fainting, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Nicardipine?

Most Common - Low blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Body as a Whole - Fever and neck pain.
Heart - Chest pain, block, ST segment depression, inverted T wave and deep-vein thrombophlebitis.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion.
Blood - Reduced platelets count.
Metabolic - Decrease in blood minerals and swelling in extremities.
Central Nervous System - Confusion and increased muscle tone.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder.
Eye and ENT - Eye inflammation, ear disorder and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency.

What are the other precautions for Nicardipine?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Nicardipine?

Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25°C).

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